title: Anaesthesia for microsurgery of the larynx.
abstract: The anaesthetic requirements for microsurgery of the larynx are described and techniques in frequent use reviewed. A method involving the Coplans nasotracheal cuffed tube and using controlled ventilation is described and its advantages detailed. The illustrations and blood gas measurements support the authors' view that this technique is the most satisfactory at present available.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide